Phosphorus Adsorption Isotherm: A Key Aspect for Soil Phosphorus Fertility Management
Journal Title: Journal of Experimental Agriculture International - Year 2015, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Characterization of soils in terms of phosphorus adsorption capacity is fundamental for effective soil phosphorus fertility management and for efficient utilization of phosphorus fertilizers. Thus, this study was conducted to investigate the phosphorus adsorption characteristics of soils of two farms and to elucidate the implication of soil phosphorus adsorption isotherm studies for soil phosphorus fertility management. The two farms, representing the major farming systems of the respective districts, were selected from Adele village in Haramaya district and Bala Langey village in Kersa district in eastern Ethiopia. Soil samples were collected from the crop fields at Adele and Bala Langey farms. Two different P-bearing sources, potassium dihydrogen phosphate (KH2PO4) and diammonium phosphate (DAP-(NH4)2HPO4), were used for the adsorption isotherm studies. The adsorption data were fitted to the linear and Freundlich adsorption isotherm models. Both models revealed that soils of both farms had different P adsorption capacity from the two P sources. Amount of P adsorbed from DAP solution was higher than the amount of P adsorbed from KH2PO4 solution in soils of both farms. Phosphorus adsorption capacity of Adele farm soils was higher than that of Bala Langey farm soils. Therefore, soils of the two farms should be managed differently for P fertility. Percentages of P adsorbed (% Pa) and P remained in the equilibrium solution (% EC) were also calculated. By plotting the two percentages i.e. % Pa and % EC against the initial concentration of P (IC), two regions were observed. The two regions were described as P intensity and quantity factor windows. Based on the intensity and quantity factor windows, at currently existing soil condition, between 200 and 500 kgha-1 P should be applied as fertilizer to soils of Adele at 0-30 cm depth for immediate benefits and soil P fertility maintenance.
Authors and Affiliations
Lemma Wogi, J. J. Msaky, F. B. R. Rwehumbiza, Kibebew Kibret
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- DOI 10.9734/AJEA/2015/13363
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